Vince Gill will preform at fair

HILLSDALE - Two time Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year Vince Gill will bring this yearís Hillsdale County Fair to a close with his unique vocal style.

Gill will take the stage in front of the main grandstands at the fair at 7 p.m. Sept. 28.

Tickets for the concert will go onsale at 8 a.m. April 23 at the Hillsdale County Fair Office. They can also be purchased from Star Tickets, Inc., at 800-585-3737 or www.startickets.com or www.hillsdalecountyfair.org.

Tickets for this yearís concert are $34 reserved track and box seats and $30 reserved grandstand. There are 1,500 seats trackside and 3,000 in the grandstands. Prices do not include gate admission or parking. Customer convenience fees and handling charges may apply.

Scott Dow, Hillsdale County Fair, secretary/manager said he is extremely excited to have Gill at this yearís fair.

He said the fair board has talked about having Gill as its lead entertainment since 2004. This is the first time he will have performed at the fair.

Gill is an 18 time CMA winner, 20 time Grammy winner and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. He is also a member of the internationally-heralded, four time Grammy-nominated band The Time Jumpers. The band released itís self-titled record Sept. 11, 2012.

Dow said he anticipates a busy first day of ticket sales. "We have had people line up 24-hours ahead of time before to get tickets," he said.

Gill is best known for his hits, "Go Rest High on That Mountain," "I Still Believe in You," "What The Cowgirls Do," and many more.

Dow said he has seen Gill in concert twice and each time he has put on a good show.

This yearís Hillsdale County Fair is Sept. 22-28. Other grandstand entertainment is planned throughout the week and will be announced at a later date with tickets going on sale June 5.

For more information contact the fair office at 517-437-3622 or www.hillsdalecountyfair.org.†